Expedia

Senior Regulatory Analyst

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data and Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Automotive, Agribusiness, InsuranceIndustries

Senior Regulatory Analyst

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote Salary: Not Specified


Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.


Position Overview

The Senior Regulatory Analyst will be part of the model building team, responsible for developing logistic regression and machine learning models. This includes both bureau models and models for clients, covering areas such as probability to default, collection models, behaviour models, early warning risk categorisation, income predictors, and fraud models. The role also involves managing and/or running regulatory models hosted by Experian for specific clients, as well as contributing to other client or internal projects.


Responsibilities

  • Lead regulatory analytics initiatives within the team, focusing on compliance with IFRS 9 and Basel requirements.
  • Validate and monitor PD, LGD, and EAD models that support ECL calculations.
  • Execute monthly runs for regulatory models, ensuring timely and accurate delivery in line with client SLAs.
  • Provide guidance to junior members of the team on running monthly regulatory model runs.
  • Manage workload to meet deadlines, including working overtime when required to fulfill service commitments.
  • Develop scorecard models (e.g., PD models or regulatory models).
  • Test bureau models to fit different portfolios.
  • Calibrate models to recent populations, different bad definitions, and/or different portfolios.
  • Validate models, both internal and external.
  • Review existing modelling processes and identify opportunities to optimize current model building processes and ensure sufficient quality control measures are in place.
  • Assist in aligning the team’s objectives and focus with Experian’s model building strategy.
  • Ensure the quality and accuracy of own work and the work of any analysts on specific projects.
  • Carry out and lead others in confirming the integrity, extraction, formulation, and quality control to develop new bureau and bespoke client models.
  • Analyze results from monitoring packs to identify and interpret trends.
  • Assist in upskilling more junior team members to enhance their skillsets from both a technical perspective and modelling interpretation.
  • Ensure process and product documentation is up to date and interpretable by internal and external stakeholders.
  • Participate in sales enablement when new analytics products, specifically models, are launched.
  • Attend client meetings to support pre-sales and post-sales discussions pertaining to analytics data products and specific modelling.
  • Stay abreast of legislation and regulation as they relate to Experian’s analytical solutions.

Key Activities

  • Complex data work to prepare data for model building.
  • Building models in Paragon Modeller/ SAS and Python.
  • Presenting models to stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent standard, with a high mathematical content (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business).

Skills

Logistic Regression
Machine Learning
SAS
Python
Data Analysis
Risk Management
Fraud Detection
Regulatory Analysis

Expedia

Travel booking platform for flights, hotels, rentals

About Expedia

Expedia Group operates in the travel industry, offering a wide range of services for travelers and travel-related businesses. It connects users with options for flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, and activities through its various brands, including Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. Travelers can easily find and book trips that match their preferences and budgets. The company earns revenue primarily through commissions on bookings and advertising from travel service providers looking to promote their offerings. Additionally, Expedia Group supports its partners by providing access to valuable data and technology, helping them improve their operations and grow their businesses. The goal of Expedia Group is to create a seamless travel experience for users while maximizing the potential of its partners.

Bellevue, WashingtonHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$3,277.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off
Travel Discounts
Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness & Travel Reimbursement
Workplace Accomodations
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Matching Gifts
New Parental Benefits

Risks

Riyadh Air's entry could increase competition, affecting Expedia's market share.
CFO transition may lead to strategic shifts impacting financial management and investor confidence.
Expedia's partnerships may strain resources, affecting service quality if not managed well.

Differentiation

Expedia offers a comprehensive suite of travel services under one platform.
The company leverages a diverse portfolio of brands like Hotels.com and Vrbo.
Expedia provides partners with valuable data and technology to optimize their offerings.

Upsides

Expedia can capitalize on the rise of 'workcations' with longer stay packages.
The trend of 'bleisure' travel offers opportunities for specialized leisure-business packages.
Increased demand for personalized travel experiences can enhance user engagement for Expedia.

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